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Range Beef Cow Symposium XIV |
Presented by
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| December 5, 6, and 7, 1995 at Gering, Nebraska |
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Contents
Industry Issues
The Future of the Beef Industry - How Can We Stay Competitive?Jack Maddux, Maddux Cattle Co., Wauneta, NE
Government Decisions and Policy: Impact on the Cattle Industry?Roy Frederick, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
How Safe Is Our Product--Beef? Do We Have a Story to Tell?Harlan D. Ritchie, Michigan State University
Our Product--Beef - What Are Consumers Saying?Mary M. Adolf, Beef Industry Council, Chicago, IL
Cattle Markets and Captive Supplies - Opportunities to Improve True Value of CattleLogan B. McClelland, Cattle Business Services, Wayne, NE
Cattle Selection / Genetics
Futuristic Application of New Reproductive TechnologiesCharles R. Looney, Trans Ova Genetics, Sioux Center, IA
How Important Are Carcass EPDs?Ronnie D. Green, Colorado State University
Real World EPD Considerations for Seedstock and Commercial Decision-MakingDoug L. Hixon, University of Wyoming
The Use of Composite Bulls - Long Term Benefits and ChallengesJim Gosey, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Health
Management Factors to Improve Health in Newborn CalvesFranklyn B. Garry, Colorado State University
Management Factors to Decrease Health Problems in Weaned CalvesMike L. Galyean, New Mexico State University
New or Emerging Infectious Diseases in CattleDale M. Grotelueschen, University of Nebraska, Scottsbluff
Reproduction
Time of Weaning and Cow ConditionJack C. Whittier, Colorado State University
Reducing Calving Difficulty by Heifer and Sire Selection and ManagementGene H. Deutscher, University of Nebraska, North Platte
Developing Specified and Predictable Replacement HeifersRichard (Dick) Kjerstad, Beef Cattle Producer, Quinn, South Dakota
Marketing/Management
Strategic Alliances - Advantages and ChallengesRichard H. Lacey, Lacey Ranches/Consulting Services, Drummond, MT
Strategic Alliances: How Can Seed Stock Producers Help?Roger Dieter, Dieter Bros., Faulkton, SD
What Does a Commercial Producer Expect in a Strategic Alliance?Burke Teichert, Rex Ranch, Ashby, NE
Marketing Cull Cows - How & When?Dillon M. Feuz, South Dakota State University
What Does the Cattle Buyer Look for in Feeder Cattle?Robbi Pritchard, South Dakota State University
Forages/Nutrition
Understanding Basic Mineral and Vitamin Nutrition
Larry Corah, Kansas State University
Improving Cattle Health Through Trace Mineral Supplementation
Jerry W. Spears, North Carolina State University
Nutritional Value of Grazed Forages and How It Fits the Cow's RequirementDon C. Adams, University of Nebraska, North Platte
Improving Rebreeding Through Protein SupplementationMark K. Petersen, New Mexico State University
What Is the Best Energy Supplement for Thin Cows on Low-Quality Roughages?David W. Sanson, University of Wyoming
The Latest Methods to Determine When to SupplementTed McCollum, Texas A&M
Simple Concepts for Long-Term Ranch SuccessPatrick E. Reece, University of Nebraska, Scottsbluff
People
Family Relationships and Estate Transfer--What Should and Can We Do?Robert J. Fetsch, Colorado State University
Coordinated Resource Management--Conflict or Consensus ManagementJames R. Johnson, South Dakota State University
Economics
Achieving Cow/Calf Profitability Through Low-Cost ProductionRobert E. Taylor, Colorado State University
A Rancher's Focus On Cost Effective ManagementConnee R. Quinn, Elanco, Chadron, NE
Cow-Share and Bull Leasing Arrangements - What's Fair and Economical?Richard T. Clark, University of Nebraska, North Platte
Dealing With a Down-Cycle in the Cattle MarketTom Brink, CattleFAX, Englewood, CO
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